Vintage Report

2002 Bordeaux

By Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW

2002 was a dismal red wine vintage, with sparks of brightness coming from Sauternes. One of my least favorite vintages of this century for Bordeaux reds, I’ve tried to find something to love about 2002, but, apart from a few exceptions, the wines are thin, green, underripe shadows of their true terroir selves. Spring set...

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Yquem, De Fargues, Latour

2002 Bordeaux
Vintage Ratings

Médoc Rating: 82

Pessac-Léognan Rating: 85

Saint-Émilion & Pomerol Rating: 80

Sauternes & Barsac Rating: 91

Dry Whites Rating: 91

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